The best character builds in Starfield will allow you to play the game with maximum comfort. Available character traits and a variety of skills make it possible to create a unique hero that will meet all the individual needs of the gamer. For example, a character can be an excellent commander, a talented hacker or a real bounty hunter - Starfield allows you to choose your own style of ing.
In this guide, we will tell you what skills are best for a beginner. Read on for the top 15 most popular character builds in Starfield.
A separate guide provides interactive map of all locations in Starfield.
How to make the best build in Starfield
The best character build is a build for an interesting and comfortable game that fully corresponds to the individual preferences of the gamer. Based on this, there is no single best build, but a flexible constructor and a variety of abilities allow you to create almost any class for your hero. Each assembly consists of three components:
- Biography – the character’s background, which defines the general concept of the class.
- Character traits - influence the behavior of the hero in all social situations.
- Skill set - defines the main features and capabilities of the character.
The finished build also establishes which weapon will the hero use, and which one? ing style fits best.
To learn more about characteristics, skills and character classes, read the big general guide to Starfield for newbies.
How the build planner works
Special character creation calculator will help you design your own assembly:
- Field for the name of the assembly.
- The hero level required for the current skill set.
- Biography
- Combination of upgraded skills.
- Traits.
The build planner allows calculate in advance, what the future character will be like, and also determine whether it is realistic to implement the idea of your class. The finished assembly can save or share through social networks, and then use it as a cheat sheet during the game.
In a separate guide, they told what cheat codes exist and how to use console commands in Starfield.
The best builds to start playing Starfield
The build for beginners allows you to comfortably play Starfield even for those players who are far from the action/RPG genre, as well as those who have no gaming experience at all. Such assemblies do not require special skills, so many mistakes during the age will be forgiven. In the following paragraphs, we will consider the best builds for beginners in Starfield.
Destroyer build
Main weapon: explosives and heavy weapons.
Biography: Soldier [Soldier].
Character traits: Wanted [Wanted].
The assembly guarantees easy leveling with good survivability and high damage. The build is aimed at constant battles and the destruction of all living things in its path.
| Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persuasion | Design: Spacesuit [Spacesuit Design] | Destruction [Demolitions] | Protection system [Shield Systems] |
| Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Certification: Heavy Weapon Certification | Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] | |
| Medicine | Certification: Shotgun [Shotgun Certification] | ||
| Astrodynamics |
Stealth build
Main weapon: pistol and sniper rifle.
Biography: Cyber Runner.
Character traits: "Neon" street rat [Neon Street Rat].
The assembly will allow you to become a secretive killer who can make secret attacks both in space and on the surface of planets. The main feature of the build is the ability to sneak into enemy territory and complete tasks without direct combat.
| Physical [Physical] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disguise [Concealment] | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Certification: Sniper Rifle [Sniper Certification] | Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] |
| Stealth | Ballistics | ||
| Gymnastics | Certification: Pistol Certification | ||
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Certification: Rifle [Rifle Certification] |
Sniper build
Main weapon: sniper rifle.
Biography: Soldier [Soldier].
Character traits: Alien DNA.
The build is similar to the stealth build, but here the emphasis is solely on shooting from a maximum distance. This set of skills will allow you to comfortably play as a real sniper, as well as avoid death if something does not go according to plan.
| Physical [Physical] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Certification: Sniper Rifle [Sniper Certification] | Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] |
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Design: Spacesuit [Spacesuit Design] | Shooting | |
| Marksmanship | |||
| Ballistics | |||
| Certification: Rifle [Rifle Certification] |
tank build
Main weapon: heavy weapon.
Biography: Combat Medic.
Character traits: Alien DNA.
The best starting build if you want to become an almost immortal hero. This defense build allows you to survive any battle and emerge victorious from it, while not paying attention to the number of opponents.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Weapon Dissipation | Gastronomy | Medicine | Certification: Heavy Weapons Certification |
| Improved digestion [Nutrition] | Isolation | Design: Spacesuit [Spacesuit Design] | |
| Improved pain threshold [Pain Tolerance] | |||
| Improved Rejuvenation [Rejuvenation] | |||
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] |
Universal Soldier Build
Main weapon: explosives, machine gun and sniper rifle.
Biography: Soldier [Soldier].
Character traits: "Solid Earth" [Terra Firma].
This assembly is a universal attack build that allows you to fight in any conditions and against any enemy. The set of skills allows you to most effectively destroy enemies on the surface of planets, as well as survive in any environment.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved health regeneration | Persuasion | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Certification: Rifle [Rifle Certification] |
| Design: Space Suit | Destruction [Demolitions] | ||
| Marksmanship | |||
| Certification: Sniper Rifle [Sniper Certification] | |||
| Shooting | |||
| Armor Penetration |
Best Builds for Experienced Starfield Players
The chosen build at the beginning of the game significantly affects the age of Starfield, so this is an opportunity not only to make the game easier, but also, on the contrary, to complicate the gameplay. There are specific builds that radically change the style of ing, but this requires a certain gaming experience. Next, we will analyze in more detail the most interesting builds for experienced gamers.
Solo build
Main weapon: any.
Biography: "File Not Found".
Character traits: Alien DNA and Introvert.
The assembly is designed for a single age, which means that the character will cope with any problem without the help of satellites. The build allows you to use any weapon and adapt to any situation on the battlefield.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Isolation | Medicine | Improved Damage [Crippling] | Security |
| Improved pain threshold [Pain Tolerance] | Scavenging [Scavenging] | Research Methods | Rapid Reloading | |
| Improved Cellular Regeneration |
Unarmed combat build
Main weapon: fists.
Biography: Bouncer [Bouncer].
Character traits: Extrovert and Alien DNA.
The assembly is designed for close combat without the use of weapons. This build allows you to forget about the lack of ammo, and also gives you the opportunity not to worry about new weapons, because the most powerful weapon will always be "in the hands" of the main character.
| Physical [Physical] | Scientific | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|
| Improved pain threshold [Pain Tolerance] | Design: Spacesuit [Spacesuit Design] | Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] |
| Gymnastics | ||
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | ||
| Stealth | ||
| Disguise [Concealment] | ||
| Boxing | ||
| Martial Arts | ||
| Neurostrikes |
Melee Weapon Master Build
Main weapon: knife and sword.
Biography: Ronin [Ronin].
Character traits: Wanted [Wanted].
The assembly makes the character a real killing machine, so the hero is effective both in open and hidden combat. The skills from this build make melee weapons as effective as possible, and also significantly improve the character's stamina and health.
| Physical [Physical] | Scientific | Combat |
|---|---|---|
| Stealth | Medicine | Dueling |
| Boxing | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | |
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | ||
| Fitness [Fitness] | ||
| Gymnastics | ||
| Martial Arts | ||
| Disguise [Concealment] |
Burglar Technician Build
Main weapon: any.
Biography: Cyber Runner.
Character traits: "Solid Earth" [Terra Firma].
The assembly embodies the image of a space engineer and allows you to hack everything you can, as well as take control of useful systems. The build is suitable for those who like to explore every available corner in the location, as well as find secret areas and valuable items.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disguise [Concealment] | Scavenging [Scavenging] | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Targeting Control Systems |
| Stealth | Security | ||
| Gymnastics | Robotics | ||
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Ballistic Weapon Systems |
Pacifist build
Main weapon: pistol and shotgun.
Biography: Diplomat.
Character traits: "Neon" street rat [Neon Street Rat].
Assembling a diplomat allows you to avoid most battles, and also gives you maximum freedom of action in dialogues. This build will help resolve any conflict with the help of eloquence, bribery, or the brute force of your companions.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific |
|---|---|---|
| Stealth | Leadership | Medicine |
| Disguise [Concealment] | Xenosociology | |
| Diplomacy | ||
| Intimidation | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Instigation | ||
| Commerce |
Other best character builds in Starfield
Starting leveling up in Starfield allows you to create almost any fictional hero archetype. The prepared assembly will allow you not only to effectively kill enemies, but also to play a specific character, which will significantly increase the pleasure of the gameplay. We will consider examples of interesting and useful builds in the following paragraphs.
Leader Build
Main weapon: rifle.
Biography: Diplomat.
Character traits: Empath and Extrovert.
The assembly is suitable for those who like to travel in the company of allies and at the same time use all the capabilities of companions. This build will maximize the strength of the character's companions, and also allow the hero to become a resilient leader.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness [Fitness] | Persuasion | Ballistics |
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Diplomacy | Certification: Rifle [Rifle Certification] |
| Improved Cellular Regeneration | Leadership | |
| Improved Infection Resistance [Decontamination] | Outpost Management |
Build for the game with a shotgun
Main weapon: shotgun.
Biography: Soldier [Soldier].
Character traits: Wanted [Wanted] and "Solid Earth" [Terra Firma].
The shotgun build will help you quickly and effectively deal with any enemies. The build significantly increases the character's survivability, so the hero will become a real terminator who will clear any location without fear.
| Physical [Physical] | Combat |
|---|---|
| Fitness [Fitness] | Ballistics |
| Gymnastics | Certification: Shotgun [Shotgun Certification] |
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Rapid Reloading |
| Improved pain threshold [Pain Tolerance] | Armor Penetration |
| Targeting | |
| Improved Damage [Crippling] |
Beast Hunter Build
Main weapon: shotgun.
Biography: Beast Hunter.
Character traits: "Solid Earth" [Terra Firma].
The assembly is intended for those who wish to concentrate on finding, capturing or killing representatives of alien fauna. The build makes it much easier to explore the landscape of wild planets, and also helps to survive if the hunt does not go according to plan.
| Physical [Physical] | Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved health regeneration [Wellness] | Xenosociology | Astrodynamics | Engineering: Weapons [Weapon Engineering] | Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] |
| Isolation | Design: Spacesuit [Spacesuit Design] | |||
| Instigation | ||||
| Persuasion | ||||
| Gastronomy |
Bounty Hunter Build
Main weapon: pistol and shotgun.
Biography: Bounty Hunter.
Character traits: Wanted [Wanted].
The build is similar to the animal hunter build, but in this case the main target is not animals, but criminals. The presented set of skills is ideal for a kind of ranger who can perfectly show himself in combat both on the ground and in space.
| Social [Social] | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|
| Isolation | Certification: Pistol Certification | Boost Assault Training |
| Certification: Shotgun [Shotgun Certification] | Energy Weapon Systems | |
| Starship Design [Starship Design] | ||
| Missile Weapon Systems | ||
| Piloting | ||
| Improved Speed [Boost Pack Training] | ||
| Targeting Control Systems |
Space build
Main weapon: gun.
Biography: Space scoundrel [Space Scoundrel].
Character traits: Extrovert [Extrovert] and Space Traveler [Spaced].
The assembly is intended for real space travelers who do not like to leave their ship. The build makes all missions in space as comfortable as possible and makes you feel like a real captain.
| Social [Social] | Scientific | Combat | Technical [Tech] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scavenging [Scavenging] | Astrodynamics | Certification: Pistol Certification | Piloting |
| Scanning | Targeting Control Systems | ||
| Aneutronic Fusion | Engine System [Engine Systems] | ||
| Protection system [Shield Systems] | |||
| Starship Design [Starship Design] |
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